GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

SYLLABUS

TITLE : Basic English I

CODE : INGL 1109
CREDITS : Two (2) credits
PREREQUISITES : None
COREQUISITES : None
DURATION : One (1) term
CONTACT HOURS : 60 hours of theory
LABORATORY : 0 hours

I. DESCRIPTION

In this course, students will demonstrate command of the basic rules of English grammar and
their usage both orally (listening and speaking) and in writing (reading and writing). They will
compose sentences by using the standard conventions of English language. In addition,
students will reinforce their vocabulary knowledge for a better understanding of English in
everyday situations.

II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate command of the basic rules of English grammar and their usage both orally
(listening and speaking) and in writing (reading and writing).
1.1. Identify nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and conjunctions.
1.2. Use verb tenses for the conveyance of different times, sequences, conditions, and
states.
1.3. Distinguish appropriate and inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1.4. Show the correct use of prepositions and their relationship with nouns.

2. Compose sentences by using the standard conventions of the English language.

2.1. Formulate sentences starting with capital letters and ending with the correct
punctuation mark.

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2.2. Apply editing strategies such as combining, expanding, and reducing sentences for
shifts in meaning.

3. Reinforce their vocabulary knowledge for a better understanding of English in everyday

situations.
3.1. Apply spelling rules correctly to the appropriate level words.
3.2. Analyze words based on context clues.

COURSE METHODOLOGY
For the on-ground learning environment, students are required to attend classes at regular
hours. For the online learning environment, students are not required to attend classes at
regular hours. However, it is important that they follow the participation guidelines and
comply with the assigned tasks on the stipulated due dates. Communication will take place
through announcements published in the learning platform and through email.

III. CONTENT: CONCEPTS / CRITICAL ASPECTS

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/
CONCEPTS
ACQUIRED SKILLS
Unit I. Introduction to Basic English
 Apply previous knowledge of basic
 Pronunciation English.
o Short Vowel Sounds
o Long Vowel Sounds  Practice concepts related to English
o R-Controlled Vowel Sounds pronunciation and the alphabet.
o Blends
o Digraphs
o Diphthongs
 The Alphabet

Unit II. Personal Information

 Recognize vocabulary related to personal
 Introductions information.
 Basic Questions
 Simple Sentences  Practice questions and answers related to
personal information.

Unit III. In the Classroom

 Choose words and phrases related to the
 The Classroom classroom.
o Vocabulary
 Keywords and Phrases  Use prepositions of place (“on,” “in,” and
 Grammar “under”).
o Prepositions of Place
 On
 In

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/
CONCEPTS
ACQUIRED SKILLS
 Under
 Write sentences with prepositions of
place (“on,” “in,” and “under”).

Unit IV. Friends, Family, and Health

 Choose words and phrases related to the
 Family Structure topics of friends, family, and health
o Vocabulary issues.
 Health-Related Issues
o Vocabulary  Participate in short conversations related
 Health Issues to the topics of friends and family.
 Grammar
o Verb “to Have”  Form singular and plural nouns as well as
o Nouns yes or no questions with the verb “to
 Singular have” in oral and written expression.
 Plural
 Write questions and answers related to
health issues.

Unit V. Around Town and Shopping

 Complete a list with words and phrases
 Places and Directions related to the topics of places, directions,
o Vocabulary and shopping.
o Questions With “Where”
 Shopping  Express questions with the adverb
o Vocabulary “where” in oral and written
 Shopping List communication.
 Food and Money
Management  Use prepositions of place (“on,” “next
o Questions With “How Much to,” “between,” “in,” and “on the corner
Is” and “How Much Are” of”) and questions with the phrases “how
 Grammar much is” and “how much are” in oral and
o Prepositions of Place written expression.
 Next to
 Between
 On the Corner of

Unit VI. Time and Work

 Daily Activities and Time
 Professional Environment and Skills
o Vocabulary
 Jobs and Skills
 Select words and phrases related to the
topics of time, daily activities, jobs, and
skills.
 Construct yes or no questions with the
verb “to be” and with simple present and

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/
CONCEPTS
ACQUIRED SKILLS
o Questions With simple past verbs in oral and written
“Does/Doesn’t” expression.
 Grammar
o Verb “to Be”  Express questions and answers on topics
o Simple Present and Simple related to events and time.
Past
 Practice answering and writing questions
with “does/doesn’t.”

Unit VII. Daily Chores and Free Time

 Select keywords and phrases related to
 Household Chores and Free Time the topic of household chores.
o Vocabulary
 Keywords and Phrases  Express “what” questions with the present
 Grammar continuous in oral and written
o Questions Using the Present communication.
Continuous
o Simple Past  Employ regular and irregular simple past
 Regular Verbs verbs.
 Irregular Verbs
o “Like to” + Verb  Construct declarative sentences and
questions with “‘like to’+ verb.”

Unit VIII. Basic English Review

 Apply knowledge related to the English
 Introductions language gained throughout the course.
 Pronunciation
 The Alphabet  Explain key concepts related to places,
 Vocabulary shopping, time, work, daily activities,
o Places household chores, and free time.
o Shopping
o Work
o Daily Activities
o Household Chores
o Free Time
 Grammar
o Questions With “Where”
o Questions With “How Much
Is” and “How Much Are”
o Questions With
“Does/Doesn’t”
o Questions Using the Present
Continuous
o Prepositions of Place

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS/
CONCEPTS
ACQUIRED SKILLS
o Nouns
o Verb “to Have”
o Verb “to Be”
o Simple Present and Simple
Past
o Simple Past
 Regular Verbs
 Irregular Verbs
o “Like to” + Verb

IV. LEARNING RESOURCES

There are many texts that can provide you with relevant information needed for this course.
Therefore, you should gather information from different sources and share it with your
classmates. It is also recommended that you search the Learning Resources Center and have
conversations with experts or other professors in the department to further enrich your
knowledge. We recommend the following text(s) for this course:

A. Textbook

Muñoz Ortiz, F. (2020). Inglés A1. Editorial Tutor Formación. eLibro.

https://elibro.net/en/lc/nuc/titulos/130406 ISBN 978-84-17943-64-6

B. Instructional Strategies

Strategies for educational activities may include, but are not limited to: internet
resources, short readings with assignment instructions, individual and collaborative
process-oriented projects, discussion forums, internet use, email exchanges between
students and with the professor, simulations, and lab exercises.

C. Educational Resources

1. Online libraries
2. Conferences
3. Conferences from outside speakers
4. Textbooks
5. Reference texts
6. Lab materials and equipment
7. Multimedia
8. Websites
9. Movies
10. Periodicals
11. Assessment activities

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12. Videos
13. Others
V. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Criteria %
Exams/Performance Tests (Lab) 35
Quizzes 20
Assignments 20
Assessment 10
Final Evaluation (Special Assignment/Portfolio/Final Exam) 15
100

The evaluation methods measure the work assigned in and out of the classroom. Students must
comply with the assignments to attain the knowledge and skills required in the course.
Although specific time allocated for in-class and out-of-class activities may vary for each
student, they should keep in mind that the overall time commitment, both in and out of class,
will be necessary to satisfactorily complete the course.

Standard grading curve will be used.

100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B
79 – 70 C
69 – 60 D
59 – 00 F

VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Modules* Topics Task
1 Introduction to Basic English  Pretest
 Assignment
2 Personal Information  Quiz
3 In the Classroom  Assessment
4 Friends, Family, and Health  Midterm
 Exam
5 Around Town and Shopping  Assignment
6 Time and Work  Exam
7 Daily Chores and Free Time  Quiz
 Assignment
8 Basic English Review  Posttest
 Final Evaluation
This calendar of activities is subject to change. (Assessment activities are suggested
according to the professor’s criteria.) *Modules can last 1 or 2 weeks, depending on the
learning environment in which the course is offered. Therefore, students are required to
commit to the time necessary to complete each of their courses.

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VII. REFERENCES

 Reference Books

Lester, M. (2018). English grammar drills (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Skillsoft.
https://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://virtuallibrary.skillport.com/skillport
fe/main.action?path=summary/BOOKS/142588

Reed, M., & Levis, J. M. (Eds.). (2019). The handbook of English pronunciation.
Wiley-Blackwell. O’Reilly.
https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/the-handbook-
of/9781119055266/?ar

Varallo, D. V., Schmitz, J., & Mardyks, S. M. (2017). Leading in English: How to
confidently communicate and inspire others in the international workplace.
John Wiley & Sons. Books24x7 (Skillsoft).
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://virtuallibrary.skillport.com/skillportf
e/main.action?path=summary/BOOKS/125715

 Research Articles

Chiou, B. (2019). The application of problem-based learning approach in English

grammar instruction: A pilot study. Journal of Language Teaching &
Research, 10(3), 446–453. EBSCOhost.
https://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?dir
ect=true&db=ehh&AN=136167787&site=ehost-
live&authtype=ip,uid&custid=ns229713

Ghaith, G. M. (2018). English as a second/foreign language reading comprehension:

A framework for curriculum and instruction. TESL Reporter, 50(2), 1–17.
EBSCOhost.
https://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?dir
ect=true&db=ehh&AN=131457193&site=ehost-
live&authtype=ip,uid&custid=ns229713

Mahdi, H. S. (2019). Using multimedia-assisted LINCS for learning English

pronunciation. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning,
14(9), 105–117. EBSCOhost.
https://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?dir
ect=true&db=ehh&AN=136435818&site=ehost-
live&authtype=ip,uid&custid=ns229713

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Reilly, P. (2020). The development of student motivation to learn English at a

university in Mexico. International Journal of Instruction, 13(3), 401–416.
EBSCOhost.
https://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?dir
ect=true&db=ehh&AN=144289195&site=ehost-
live&authtype=ip,uid&custid=ns229713

Wynder, M. (2018). Visualising accounting concepts: Insights from Cognitive Load

Theory for English as a second language students. Accounting Education,
27(6), 590–612. EBSCOhost.
https://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?dir
ect=true&db=ehh&AN=133175241&site=ehost-
live&authtype=ip,uid&custid=ns229713

 Professional Journals

o English Teaching
o Journal of Language Teaching & Research
o TESL-EJ
o TESL Reporter
o Writing on the Edge

 Online Resources

Linguistic Society of America (https://www.linguisticsociety.org).

Seven Dimensions. (2015a). About us: Part 4—Cutting edge communications simple
English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111716

Seven Dimensions. (2015b). At the market: Part 10—Cutting edge communications

simple English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111722

Seven Dimensions. (2015c). Can you spell that? Part 3—Cutting edge
communications simple English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111715

Seven Dimensions. (2015d). How much? How many? Part 7—Cutting edge
communications simple English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111719

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Seven Dimensions. (2015e). Introduction: Hello: Part 1—Cutting edge

communications simple English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111713

Seven Dimensions. (2015f). Meal time: Part 8—Cutting edge communications simple
English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111720"
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111720

Seven Dimensions. (2015g). Numbers: Part 2—Cutting edge communications simple

English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111714

Seven Dimensions. (2015h). When? Part 6—Cutting edge communications simple

English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111718

Seven Dimensions. (2015i). Where is it? Part 5—Cutting edge communications

simple English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111717

Seven Dimensions. (2015j). Work: Part 9—Cutting edge communications simple

English series [Video]. Films on Demand.
http://nuc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx
?wID=106247&xtid=111721

VIII. INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

a. Reasonable Accommodation
NUC University is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all students
with special needs. To achieve this, students are required to notify their professors
immediately. On-ground students should also contact the Counseling and Guidance
Office, or their academic advisor, in the case of online students, in order to determine,
together with their counselor, what options are available. For additional details, please
contact your counselor or academic advisor.

b. Academic Integrity
Policy Statement: NUC University’s principles of academic integrity will not tolerate
acts of falsification, misrepresentation, intellectual dishonesty, whether intentional,

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unintentional, or deception. Such acts of intellectual dishonesty include, but are not
limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabricating data or citations, stealing exams, selling
or distributing stolen exams, using textbooks that pertain to faculty members without
authorization, taking an exam for another student, using technology to disseminate
exam questions and answers, tampering with the academic work of another student,
misusing grant or institutional funds, facilitating other students’ acts of academic
dishonesty, incurring in academic sabotage, and resubmitting work completed in
another course (with the exception of compiling previous coursework, if approved, into
a directed research project).

The student will be responsible for reading and complying with the Academic Integrity
Policy available on the Institution's website.

IX. DATED

2020

X. REVISIONS

2021

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